The Shift Into 2026: New Energy, Sustainable Fashion & Powerful Partnerships

Illustration of 2025 Year of the Snake transforming into the 2026 Year of the Horse, symbolizing change, new beginnings, and forward momentum.

Can you feel the shift in the air? I definitely can.

As we say goodbye to 2025 — a 9 year in numerology, known as a season of endings — many of us have been releasing old habits, outdated identities, and anything that no longer supports our growth. With 2025 also being the Year of the Snake, transformation and letting go have been essential themes worldwide.

This energy has prepared us for something bigger.
Something brand new.

Because 2026 is a 1 year in numerology — symbolic of fresh starts, bold action, and forward momentum. And paired with the Year of the Horse, which represents confidence, progress, and unstoppable drive… the timing couldn’t be more perfect for major movement in the sustainability space.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready.
Bring. It. On.

A Huge Win for Circular Fashion in Australia

Project Emerald x Vinnies Tasmania Partnership

One of the biggest highlights of this transition into 2026?

Vinnies Tasmania has officially chosen Project Emerald as their platform for selling preloved fashion online.

Not only is this a major milestone for Australia’s circular fashion movement — it’s deeply personal to me.

My Nana volunteered at Vinnies for 30 years. I grew up watching the impact of secondhand shopping:
community support, affordability, sustainability, and giving clothes a second life.
Those moments planted the seed for my passion for circular fashion.

Last week, as I met the Vinnies Tasmania team in-store, I felt my Nana cheering us on.
This is more than business — it’s legacy.

Eve, CEO at Project Emerald with the Vinnies Tasmania Team

Shop Preloved Fashion Nationwide

Now live on Project Emerald

You can now shop Vinnies Tasmania’s curated secondhand clothing nationwide through the Project Emerald app.

Simply search: “Vinnies”

Even better… they’ve joined us as an Official Charity Partner, meaning shoppers can donate to Vinnies at checkout, directly supporting people and communities in need.

This is what sustainable innovation looks like:

  • less textile waste

  • more reuse + rewear

  • stronger local communities

  • fashion that does good

Circular fashion isn’t the future — it’s here, and it’s growing.

Thank You for Being Part of This Shift

Thank you for:

  • choosing sustainability

  • supporting charity partners

  • helping build a better way to shop fashion

Our community is expanding every day — and together, we’re proving that positive change scales when people believe in it.

Here’s to 2026:
a year of momentum, fresh opportunities, bold collaboration…
and a whole lot of forward motion.

Let’s ride into this new era — together.
Download the app and discover beautiful preloved pieces today!

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